LiberTea gets bourbon boost

Photo provided by Campari AmericaBe sure to include iced beverages at summer parties or for Labor Day gatherings. Consider offering The LiberTea to adult guests. The refreshing beverage is made with tea, bourbon, lemonade and American Honey liqueur.

The LiberTea

Makes 1 large pitcher. Recipe is provided by Campari America.

4 cups water, divided

4 black tea bags

4 cups lemonade

1 cup fresh basil leaves

1/2 cup bourbon

11/2 cups American Honey (a whiskey-based, honey-sweet liqueur)

1. In a large saucepan, boil 2 cups water. Remove from heat; add 4 tea bags of black tea. Steep 8 minutes; discard tea bags. Add 2 cups cold water and lemonade; transfer to pitcher and chill.

2. Add fresh basil leaves. Using a wooden spoon, crush basil until fragrant. Stir in bourbon and American Honey. Serve over ice.